OCP presents Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Chesaning High School student Ethan Kohagen will be part of the ensemble for the Owosso Community Players upcoming presentation of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” on the Lebowsky stage, beginning Friday, Feb. 23 for two weekends.

Evening performances are Feb. 23, 24, March 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. Matinees are February 24, 25, March 3 and 4 at 3 p.m. Adult tickets are $21; student/ senior tickets are $19; and tickets for children 12 and under are $13. All tickets carry a $1.50 service fee.

Directed by Garrett Bradley, the show features a large cast from Owosso and surrounding communities. Claire Canfield and Troy Seyfert will play the title roles in of Belle (the Beauty) and the Beast. Austin Elieff will portray Gaston. Roles of the enchanted household items will be played by Alexsandria Clift as Madam de la Grande Bouche; Vinnie Lindquist as Lumeire; Isaac Orr as Lefou; Alissa Britten as Babette; Stephanie Banghart as Mrs. Potts; Evan Worden as Chip; and Michael Windnagle as Cogsworth.

Rachael Cupples serves as vocal director. Pit conductor Jillian Boots will lead the live 11-piece orchestra. Sponsors for the show are Sagelink Credit Union and Owosso Graphic Arts. Tickets are available online at owossoplayers.com or at the OCP Box Office, by calling (989) 723-4003. Th ebox office is open Monday – Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. During show weeks the hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4– 6 p.m. The box office opens one hour prior to showtime.